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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.64, 1,203.98 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.64, 1,203.98 and 391.72 is: 587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.64 : 1,203.98 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.64/1,203.98 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.64x = 1,203.98 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.64x = 471,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,623.05/802.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.59

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